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How to Get from Chongqing to Wulong by Train, Car or Tour
Chongqing to Wulong is about 129 km, and the fastest way is the high-speed train from Chongqing East to Wulong South, as quick as 34 minutes. This guide covers the train, the drive and the guided day tours, where to go after the station, and whether Wulong works as a day trip. If you would rather skip the planning, the cheapest of the Wulong tours from Chongqing costs $90 per person with hotel pickup.
Quick answer Fastest way, the last leg and the day-trip timing at a glance
Take the high-speed train from Chongqing East to Wulong South, as fast as 34 minutes when the line opened. From the Wulong urban area, Longshuixia Fissure, Three Natural Bridges and Furong Cave sit 15 to 21 km away by road. A guided day tour drives about 3 hours each way and handles every leg.
Key takeaways
- The cheapest guided day costs $90: see all Wulong tours from Chongqing side by side.
- Book the train on 12306, then check where to go after the station.
- Driving takes three to four hours in traffic: see the road and toll.
- A day trip works with an early start, as the day plan shows.
How do I get from Chongqing to Wulong?
You can reach Wulong from Chongqing by high-speed train, by driving yourself, or on a guided day tour.
Wulong sits in southeastern Chongqing on the lower Wujiang River, about 129 km from central Chongqing according to the Chongqing government. Three ways cover that distance, and they differ most in cost and in how much of the day they take up.
All the Ways From Chongqing to Wulong
The train is the fastest. Self-drive suits families and flexible plans. A tour removes every transfer decision, and most tours put the park tickets in the price.
Whichever way you choose, the last leg is by road to the scenic area, and the rides inside the parks are paid on top of a first-gate ticket. The table compares the three options on time, cost and who they suit.
| Option | Time | Cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-speed train to Wulong South | 34 minutes fastest from Chongqing East | Fare by class on 12306 | Independent day trips |
| Self-drive via the Yuxiang second expressway | Three to four hours in traffic | Toll about $15.29 (¥102) for a small car, plus fuel | Families and flexible plans |
| Guided day tour | 9 to 13 hours door to door | $90 to $299 | First-time visitors who want no planning |
Sources: Chongqing Municipal Government, Chongqing Municipal Government, Chongqing Municipal Government, Chongqing Municipal Government.
Shuttle bus sign at Wulong South station. Photo: Hugo LUC, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Is there a bullet train that goes from Chongqing to Wulong?
Yes, the Yuxia high-speed line stops at Wulong South station, and at its opening the fastest train from Chongqing East took 34 minutes.
The Yuxia high-speed section from Chongqing East to Qianjiang includes Wulong South station. The Chongqing government reported five daily trains from Chongqing East to Wulong South when services began.
Departure Station and Times
Chongqing East is the departure station named for Wulong South in the official opening notice. At the opening, 12306 listed five daily trains on that pair, and the fastest took 34 minutes. The line is designed for 350 km/h and runs up to 54 trains a day along its whole length.
Timetables and fares by class are on 12306, so check your date there before you fix the day. The table sets out the official figures for the line.
| Line fact | Figure |
|---|---|
| Daily trains Chongqing East to Wulong South at opening | 5 |
| Fastest journey | 34 minutes |
| Design speed | 350 km/h |
| Trains a day along the line | Up to 54 |
Source: Chongqing Municipal Government.
Where do you go after Wulong South station?
From the Wulong urban area the sights sit 15 to 21 km away by road, so the last leg after the train is always a drive.
The scenic areas are spread across Wulong District, not beside the station. Pick the one you have a ticket for before you arrive.
Distances and Gate Tickets
Longshuixia Fissure lies west of Baiguo town, 15 km from Wulong urban area. Three Natural Bridges lies east of Fairy Mountain town, 20 km out. Furong Cave sits in Jiangkou town on the Furong River, 21 km out.
Fairy Mountain is on the north bank of the Wujiang River, and an official report puts the high-speed trip from Chongqing main city to the foot of Fairy Mountain at about one hour. The table lists each site's distance and its official peak-season gate ticket.
| Site | From Wulong urban area | Gate ticket, peak season |
|---|---|---|
| Longshuixia Fissure | 15 km | $8.24 (¥55) |
| Three Natural Bridges | 20 km | $10.49 (¥70) |
| Furong Cave | 21 km | $11.99 (¥80) |
| Fairy Mountain | North bank of the Wujiang River | $7.49 (¥50) |
Sources: Chongqing Local Chronicles Office, Wulong District Government, Chongqing Municipal Government.
How to get to Wulong Karst from Chongqing by train?
Take the train from Chongqing East to Wulong South, then go on by road to the scenic area and pay the park rides on top of a first-gate ticket.
The karst sites sit in the hills, not next to the station, so every train trip ends with a road transfer and the rides inside the park.
Station to the Scenic Areas
The fastest train reaches Wulong South in 34 minutes. From there, plan the road leg to the site you are visiting: 20 km from Wulong urban area for Three Natural Bridges and 15 km for Longshuixia Fissure.
Inside the parks, a first-gate ticket does not cover the transfer bus, battery car, cable car, sightseeing car, elevator or small train, per an official Chongqing notice. A ticket that bundles them saves queues: the Three Natural Bridges or Longshuixia Gorge Ticket at $15 includes the shuttle bus and elevator. If you would rather have every leg arranged, the Wulong Karst Small-Group Day Tour from Chongqing handles the whole chain for $100 per person. The table lists each leg of the trip.
| Leg | What to know |
|---|---|
| Train to Wulong South | 34 minutes fastest from Chongqing East |
| Chongqing main city to the foot of Fairy Mountain | About one hour in total by high-speed rail |
| Road to the bridges, the gorge or the cave | 15 to 21 km from Wulong urban area |
| Rides inside the parks | Paid on top of a first-gate ticket |
Sources: Chongqing Municipal Government, Chongqing Municipal Government, Chongqing Local Chronicles Office, Chongqing Municipal Government.
Is Wulong a day trip from Chongqing?
Yes, the guided day tours run 9 to 13 hours from Chongqing, and an early start fits two or three sights.
The high-speed line turned Wulong from a long haul into a short hop, and the tours from Chongqing still fit it into one day by road.
A Timed Day Plan
The tour itineraries show how a day fits together. The Three Natural Bridges with Longshuixia Gorge or Fairy Mountain tour picks up at 07:00-07:30 and is back in downtown Chongqing at 20:30. Each tour drives about 3 hours each way and gives each park 1.5 to 2 hours.
The parks shape the timing too. Three Natural Bridges is open 8:30 to 16:30 from September to April and 8:00 to 17:00 from June to August. If you have a second day, Furong Cave holds a steady 16.1°C deep inside, and Fairy Mountain averages 22°C in summer. The table uses the stop lengths in the tour itineraries.
| Stop | Time to allow |
|---|---|
| Drive Chongqing to Wulong | About 3 hours |
| Three Natural Bridges | 1.5 to 2 hours |
| Longshuixia Gorge or Fairy Mountain | 1.5 to 2 hours |
| Furong Cave, if added | About 1 hour |
| Drive back to Chongqing | About 3 hours |
Sources: Wulong District Government, Wulong District government, Chongqing Municipal Government.
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A tour costs more than doing it yourself but removes every transfer, ticket and language decision, which suits first-time visitors on a tight schedule.
Going alone means paying each leg separately. A tour puts most of them in one price, and the table sets the two side by side.
Price Comparison: Train vs Tour
Doing it yourself means a train fare set on 12306, the road leg to the park, and peak-season gate tickets of $10.49 (¥70) for Three Natural Bridges, $7.49 (¥50) for Fairy Mountain and $11.99 (¥80) for Furong Cave, plus the rides inside the parks that a first-gate ticket does not cover.
A tour replaces that stack with one payment. Some tours add the site tickets as a mandatory extra, which the table flags. Prices are per person except the private park tour, which is per group.
| Option | Price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Train DIY | Fare on 12306, plus gate tickets and rides | Transport and tickets bought separately |
| Three Natural Bridges and Longshuixia Gorge Day Trip | $90 per person | English guide on the bus and boxed lunch, tickets to the sites extra |
| Wulong Karst Small-Group Day Tour from Chongqing | $100 per person | 12-hour small-group day, tickets for the sites you pick included |
| Wulong Karst English-Language Small-Group Tour | $143 per person | Entry tickets, shuttle and lifts $38.97 (¥260) March to November or $31.48 (¥210) December to February, paid on site |
| Wulong All-Inclusive Private Tour with Lunch | $199.50 per person | Private day with English guide, all tickets, elevators and lunch |
| Wulong Karst and Fairy Mountain Small-Group Day Trip | $216 per person | 11.5-hour day, bridges and Fairy Mountain tickets included |
| Wulong National Park Private Tour from Chongqing | $299 per group | Private 10-11 hours with lunch, Three Natural Bridges ticket and battery car extra |
Sources: Wulong District Government, Chongqing Culture and Tourism Commission, Chongqing Municipal Government.
How far is Wulong from Chongqing and can you drive?
Wulong is about 129 km from central Chongqing, and an official report puts the drive at three to four hours in traffic.
A new expressway section has made the self-drive more direct, but traffic still decides the day.
Roads and Tolls
The Chongqing section of the Yuxiang second expressway from Banan to Wulong runs 127 km, with a toll of about $15.29 (¥102) for a small car, according to the Chongqing government. An official report puts the drive from Chongqing main city at three to four hours in traffic, against about one hour by high-speed rail.
At the parks, plan for the rides inside: a first-gate ticket does not cover the transfer bus, battery car or elevator. The area has a humid subtropical monsoon climate with an average annual temperature of 17.4°C, and the Fairy Mountain grassland is covered by ice and snow for four to five months a year, so mountain roads in winter deserve respect. The table sums up the road figures.
| Driving fact | Figure |
|---|---|
| Distance from central Chongqing | About 129 km |
| Banan to Wulong expressway section | 127 km, toll about $15.29 (¥102) for a small car |
| Drive from Chongqing main city | Three to four hours in traffic |
Sources: Chongqing Municipal Government, Chongqing Municipal Government, Chongqing Municipal Government, Chongqing Local Chronicles Office, Chongqing Municipal Government.
Chongqing To Wulong FAQ
How do I get from Chongqing to Wulong?
Take the high-speed train from Chongqing East to Wulong South in as little as 34 minutes, then go on by road to the scenic area. Or book one of the guided Wulong tours, which drive about 3 hours each way and cover the transfers.
Is Wulong a day trip from Chongqing?
Yes. The guided day tours run 9 to 13 hours and give each park 1.5 to 2 hours, so two or three sights fit. The day plan shows the timing.
Is there a bullet train that goes from Chongqing to Wulong?
Yes. The Yuxia high-speed line stops at Wulong South station, and at its opening five daily trains ran from Chongqing East, the fastest in 34 minutes. See the train section.
How to get to Wulong Karst from Chongqing by train?
Ride the train to Wulong South, then go on by road: Three Natural Bridges is 20 km from Wulong urban area. The last-leg table lists each step.
How far is Wulong from Chongqing?
The Wulong Karst tourism area is about 129 km from central Chongqing, and the drive takes three to four hours in traffic. See the road and toll.
Do I pay extra for the shuttles inside the parks?
Yes, a first-gate ticket does not cover the transfer bus, battery car or elevator. The Three Natural Bridges or Longshuixia Gorge Ticket at $15 includes the shuttle bus and elevator.
What should I see at Wulong Karst?
Three Natural Bridges, Longshuixia Gorge, Fairy Mountain, Furong Cave and the Impression Wulong show are the main sights. The tours give each park 1 to 2 hours, and Transformers: Age of Extinction was filmed at Three Natural Bridges.
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